56 h. ago Australian War Memorial changes book prize rules to reject Ben Roberts

When the judges announced acclaimed journalist Chris Masters as the winner, it proved a step too far for the institution.

Events

9 d. ago Robbo the Redeemer: How coach brings out the best in his Roosters flock

Amid last week’s Brandon Smith-related controversy, it was impossible not to see Trent Robinson standing atop the mount, arms outstretched, welcoming all Children of the Roosters into his embrace.

Sport

1 week ago Darren Lockyer moves to purchase London Broncos, identifies Demetriou as coach

The Queensland great is in negotiations with the second tier English side about a controlling interest in the team.

Politics

1 week ago Joey backs Michael Cheika to coach the Knights: Freddy & the Eighth Ep 26

On a special episode of Freddy and the Eighth, Andrew Johns endorses Michael Cheika to become the newest coach in the NRL and attempts to recruit him to the Newcastle Knights. The boys share their favourite end of season trip stories. Plus, Reuben Garrick and Michael Cheika himself join the show.

Politics

2 w. ago ‘It’s not retirement’: Hasler vows to coach on after Titans exit

It didn’t end the way he had hoped at the Gold Coast Titans, but Des Hasler is adamant his coaching career isn’t over.

Politics

2 w. ago Slater's BIG RAPS on his QLD Assistant coach Josh Hannay: Billy Slater Podcast: Ep25

With the finals race heating up, Billy breaks down what it takes for a team to be successful in the final stages of the season. He gives his fiery take on Des Hasler's sacking, why he believes Josh Hannay is "as good a coach as anyone" and praises the incredible match-winning effort from Ethan Strange. Plus, Billy celebrates Ben Hunt and DCE's 350th games, hands out his weekly Billy M Awards, and reveals his top three moments of the weekend. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au

Politics

2 w. ago Slater's BIG WRAPS on his QLD Assistant coach Josh Hannay: Billy Slater Podcast: Ep25

With the finals race heating up, Billy breaks down what it takes for a team to be successful in the final stages of the season. He gives his fiery take on Des Hasler's sacking, why he believes Josh Hannay is "as good a coach as anyone" and praises the incredible match-winning effort from Ethan Strange. Plus, Billy celebrates Ben Hunt and DCE's 350th games, hands out his weekly Billy M Awards, and reveals his top three moments of the weekend. The Billy Slater Podcast with Billy and Peter Psaltis thanks to TAB - For the best time in sport, TAB has the best app in sport. TAB, We’re On. Send through your questions to Billy billyslaterpodcast@nine.com.au

Politics

3 w. ago Tallis firms as Kangaroos assistant coach after NRL rejection of cultural role

The NRL knocked back a request by Kevin Walters to appoint his former Broncos teammate as a “cultural attaché” for the Ashes tour – but Gorden Tallis is set to join the party as an assistant coach.

Politics

3 w. ago He was a schoolboy rugby sensation, but there was a problem. He was better at basketball

Roman Siulepa had NRL clubs on his tail and met with Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. But a standout game at the U19 Basketball World Cup led to a big-money deal with an American College – and now the NBA beckons.

Sport

3 w. ago He was a schoolboy rugby sensation, but there was a problem. He is even better at basketball

Roman Siulepa had NRL clubs on his tail and met with Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. But a standout game at the U19 Basketball World Cup led to a big-money deal with an American college – and now the NBA beckons.

Sport

4 w. ago DCE, broken Turbos and a coach under pressure: How Manly’s season unravelled

Manly chairman and owner Scott Penn wishes things had played out very differently, but he maintains Daly Cherry-Evans’ shock decision to leave the club hasn’t derailed their season.

Politics

4 w. ago ‘We will lose this part of the game’: Why Roosters coach fears for future of the kick

Trent Robinson has warned that one of the great sights in rugby league could be outlawed unless more is done to protect the ball-runner.

Sport